Breezy Sunday In Boca With High Rip Current Risk At Atlantic Beaches

Boca Raton stays mostly sunny and breezy today near 78, but a high rip current risk runs through late tonight and showers may return overnight.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Boca Raton is waking up to a classic February setup that looks nice out the window but carries a couple of real beach and boating red flags. For most of the city, today's headline is simple: mostly sunny skies and a comfortable high near 78. The bigger story is the wind, with south winds running 16 to 18 mph today and gusts as high as 26 mph, making umbrellas hard to manage, knocking around lightweight patio furniture, and kicking up choppy conditions on the Intracoastal. Rain is not the main event during the day, but a weakening line of showers may move through later, and overnight there is a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with less than a tenth of an inch forecast in general.

Why it matters

The strong winds and choppy conditions pose a high risk of rip currents at Atlantic beaches, which can sweep even experienced swimmers away from shore into deeper water. This is a serious hazard that beachgoers need to be aware of. Boaters will also face hazardous conditions, with a Small Craft Advisory in effect.

The details

A high risk of rip currents is forecast for Atlantic beaches today, driven by strong winds and longshore currents. Even strong swimmers can get pulled out quickly in these conditions. For boaters, conditions are hazardous, with southeast winds 20 to 25 knots today and seas 4 to 5 feet, occasionally up to 6 feet. Conditions remain rough tonight with southwest winds 20 to 25 knots and seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally up to 8 feet. The Intracoastal is expected to run a moderate chop.

  • Today (Sun): Mostly sunny and breezy. High near 78. South wind 16 to 18 mph with gusts up to 26 mph. High rip current risk at Atlantic beaches through late tonight. Marine conditions hazardous with a Small Craft Advisory.
  • Tonight: Increasing shower chances late. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms early, then showers more likely after 2 a.m. Low around 66. South winds stay breezy at 14 to 16 mph with gusts to 23 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

The players

National Weather Service Miami

The National Weather Service office that provides weather forecasts and warnings for the Miami metropolitan area, including Boca Raton.

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The takeaway

This weather setup highlights the importance of heeding beach and boating safety warnings, especially the high rip current risk, which can be deadly even for strong swimmers. Residents and visitors should exercise caution when enjoying Boca Raton's beaches and waterways during this breezy and potentially stormy period.